Easter and Holy Week

Chronology of Coverage

Mar. 24, 2015

Court case in Bologna, Italy, over whether to allow Catholic Easter blessing on grounds of elementary school is latest manifestation in country's drift away from government ties with Catholic Church. MORE

Mar. 14, 2015

Neil Genzlinger Critic's Notebook observes proliferation of television shows with biblical and religious themes as Easter approaches and NBC prepares to broadcast highly-anticipated mini-series A D: The Bible Continues. MORE

Apr. 20, 2014

Easter is a trying time for rabbit advocates, as parents caught up in the whimsy of Easter bunny buying soon realize their new pet needs a lot of care and attention; House Rabbit Society in Richmond, Calif, helps educate people about effectively caring for rabbits. MORE

Apr. 20, 2014

Neighborhood Joint column on Aigner Chocolates, confectioner in Forest Hills Queens known for its home-made Easter treats. MORE

Apr. 16, 2014

Fresh ham is a great choice for Easter dinner; several recipes discussed. MORE

Apr. 11, 2014

Timothy Haskell, creator of New York's Nightmare Halloween attractions, has moved into Easter-themed territory with interactive attraction Full Bunny Contact at Clemente Soto Velez Cultural and Educational Center; carnival, which features game booths, food trucks, DJ and bar, is saucy and secular event designed to appeal to adults. MORE

Mar. 31, 2013

Easter weekend is infused with grave uncertainty for Syria's Christians, who fear both general chaos enveloping country and rise of extremists among mainly Sunni Muslim rebels fighting government of Pres Bashar al-Assad. MORE

Mar. 31, 2013

Mary Johnson Lives essay reflects that, years after she left the convent, she is reminded of her faith again on Good Friday. MORE

Mar. 29, 2013

Mar. 27, 2013

David Tanis City Kitchen column offers recipe for holiday bread for Easter. MORE

Mar. 20, 2013

Tasting panel compares several hams from producers around country, just in time for Easter. MORE

Mar. 16, 2013

Mark Oppenheimer Believes column notes that some people who identify as nonreligious or atheists embrace ritual of Lent as cultural nostalgia and as claiming a sense of community. MORE

Apr. 8, 2012

Easter concert at the Cathedral of St Joseph in Hartford will feature an array of performers and draw from 400 years of works, broadening its appeal (Metropolitan/Connecticut). MORE

Apr. 7, 2012

Samuel G Freedman On Religion column on Indianapolis church where black Christians and Sephardic Jews who once shared a neighborhood are brought together for Passover and Easter Week, in the spirit of harmony they once shared. MORE

Apr. 2, 2012

Dyed Easter chicks have been a seasonal staple in parts of the country for generations, though the practice has gone largely underground as society’s tastes have changed; farmers and other poultry experts say coloring chicks is harmless, but animal rights activists say it turns live birds into holiday playthings that are quickly discarded; about half the states and a scattering of municipalities have laws against the practice. MORE

Apr. 1, 2012

Hanna Pylvainen Lives essay describes the unexpected welcome she received at the church she had previously renounced, which she attended out of filial duty on Easter. MORE

Mar. 28, 2012

Split Bean Coffee makes handmade artisan marshmallows as well as alfajores, a South American shortbread cookie; both treats are perfect for Easter baskets and are available from the company's Web site. MORE

Week in Review Desk

HERE are two things about Easter that hop: the bunny and the date. Unlike the fixed star of Christmas, Easter moves with the planets. It is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon occurring on or after March 21, the vernal equinox. In 1995, that's a week from today.